Dacia Duster 2010 vs Nissan Qashqai 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 201 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 65 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 119 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that by driving the Dacia Duster over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Dacia Duster 2010: Duster`s 4x4 system is adapted from Nissan Quashqai. It has 2WD, AUTO and LOCK modes which are selectable with a button. In 2WD mode the vehicle is FWD. In AUTO mode, the vehicle is normally FWD, but if wheel slip occurs, the rear wheels are engaged to gain traction. In LOCK mode (available at speeds up to 60km/h), the center differential splits torque 50/50 front/rear. Nissan Qashqai 2010: Nissan ALL-MODE 4x4 all-wheel drive system automatically distributes torque between the axles from 100 percent to the front wheels to a 50/50 ratio depending on road conditions, ensuring safe and precise handling. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Nissan Qashqai 2010 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Dacia Duster is 2 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, 4 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 473 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1604 litres | 1513 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Dacia Duster has 63 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The Nissan Qashqai may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 91 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.2 metres more than that of the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`838 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Nissan Qashqai has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Nissan Qashqai, so Nissan Qashqai quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 6000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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